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Laughing Dove

Laughing Dove or Little Brown Dove (Streptopelia senegalensis)
Laughing Dove
Laughing Dove

High Brown Fritillary Butterfly

High Brown Fritillary Butterfly-Fabriciana adippe


Yellow Crab Spider

I found this crab spider in the top leaves of a branch and took it as flower at the first sight. But watching carefully I found that it is yellow crab spider (Thomisus spectabilis), also called flower spider or flower crab spider.

Yellow Crab Spider
Yellow Crab Spider
Yellow Crab Spider
Yellow Crab Spider

Wagah Border Lahore

Wagah border is the only road border crossing between India and Pakistan, and lies on the GT Road at Wagah village, between the two cities Lahore, Pakistan and Amritsar, India. The flag lowering ceremony at Wagah border is very strange and exciting. At the flag lowering ceremony very energetic and thrilling parade is done by the security forces of both countries. A large number of people from both countries visit the Wagah border daily for watching the closing ceremony.


Wagah Border Lahore
Wagah Border Lahore
Wagah Border Lahore
Wagah Border Lahore
Wagah Border Lahore
Indian Spectators
Wagah Border Lahore
Bab-e-Azadi (Gate of freedom)
Wagah Border Lahore

Tomb of Allama Muhammad Iqbal

The Tomb of Allama Muhammad Iqbal (The poet of the East and the thinker of Pakistan) is located in Hazuri Bagh, Lahore, Pakistan, just to the left of the main entrance of Badshahi Mosque. The rectangular shaped tomb is made of red sandstones. The architecture reflects a combination of Afghan and Moorish styles. A large number of visitors visit the mausoleum every day to offer Fatiha and pay tributes to Allama Muhammad Iqbal for his services.

Allama Muhammad Iqbal Tomb
Tomb of Allama Muhammad Iqbal
Tomb of Allama Muhammad Iqbal

Ancient Weapons

The Lahore Museum has a very good collection of ancient/antique weapons. The arrows and bows, the knives, daggers, swards and guns from early British period was of great interest. While watching these weapons, I had the mix felling of both security and insecurity. I spent a lot of time watching and photographing ancient weapons.

Ancient Weapons
Ancient weapons Bow and Arrows
Ancient weapons Daggers
Ancient weapons Swords
British Ancient Guns
British Ancient Guns
British ancient Guns

Statue of Bride

A statue of Pakistani bride wearing traditional Pakistani dress and jewelry.

Statue of Pakistani Bride